History

I found that the
ethos and leadership style of the Coast Guard was more akin to the Marine
Corps than what I had experienced with the Navy. I sensed a high level of
professionalism, with the ability and willingness to perform the many tasks
required of a small unit. –Stanley
J. Beach, Second Chaplain Coordinator of the Coast Guard

I loved the job.
Because of the mission, there’s an altruistic quality behind every person in
the Coast Guard. As chaplains in the Coast Guard, we’re humanitarians
serving humanitarians. –Thomas Keith Chadwick, Fourth Chaplain
of the Coast Guard

My
tour as Chaplain of the Coast Guard was the most fulfilling, rewarding and
fun job I’ve ever had. The Coast Guard appreciates chaplains—it makes it
very satisfying.–Leroy
Gilbert, Sixth Chaplain of the Coast Guard

To be around the
leaders of the Coast Guard, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Coast Guard,
all the decision makers, working for the Commandant, hearing what’s going on
around the world—that’s an awesome feeling, to be a part of it. For me
though, the very best part was working with the chaplains. The camaraderie
was at a level I hadn’t experienced before. When we got together, it was
valued time.–Wilbur
C. Douglass III, Seventh Chaplain of
the Coast Guard

Headquarters is
necessary to provide for the people in the field. If you don’t have somebody
doing this job, the people in the field can’t do their job.–William F. Cuddy, Jr., Eighth Chaplain of the Coast
Guard